Domestic Couple in Ireland

Job Vacancy: Domestic CoupleLocation: West Wicklow, Ireland (50 mins from Dublin towards the Wicklow Mountains)Position: Domestic Couple (Housekeeper /Manager + Groundsman/Estate Maintenance)Hours: Full time, 5 days a week 9am - 5pm with flexibility if guests are staying.Our friendly and welcoming client is looking for a dynamic, passionate and dedicated couple to run their beautiful equestrian estate in the Irish countryside. The estate includes a beautiful 800sqm home, stables with horses, dogs, and lovely gardens and grounds. The ideal couple will take pride and enjoyment from their role as a domestic couple.Roles and Responsibilities to include:Housekeeper/Interior:- Maintain the pristine condition of the home with high-level cleaning and presentation akin to a hotel standard.- Attention to detail in tasks such as ironing, laundry, bed changing, and towel folding.- Discretion and respect for privacy within the home.- Overseeing the dogs during the day if the owner goes out and dog sitting when owners are away.- Keep inventories of household supplies ensuring a good level of stock at all times.Groundsman/Estate Maintenance:- Care for the grounds and gardens, including sweeping leaves, lawn maintenance, hedges, weeding, strimming and tidying (there is a gardener who comes once a week in summer and when needed in Winter)- Mucking out, feeding and general care for the horses. (In-depth training will be given for the horses)- Looking after all animals on the estate when the owners are away.- General estate maintenance including paddock checks, fencing, water supply management, and building upkeep.- Basic vehicle upkeep and cleaning, occasional driving, and monitoring and setting the estate CCTV, alarm & security systems.- Maintenance and upkeep of estate machinery.-Proactive approach to tasks and pride in maintaining the estate's high standards.- Firewood maintenanceCandidate requirements:- Pride in your work and a proactive attitude.- Ability to work independently and take initiative without constant supervision.- Genuine enjoyment and comfort around animals, particularly horses and dogs.- Must enjoy a countryside setting and lifestyle.- Previous experience in similar roles preferred.- Discreet and respectful of privacy, with excellent boundaries.- Flexibility to adjust schedules when hosting guests or traveling.- DBS check and excellent references required.- Driving licence- You must have checkable references and a clear and recent DBS check.Accommodation and Benefits:- Accommodation provided in a charming 3-bedroom gatehouse on the estate which is fully furnished. - Car provided for the couple to use- Competitive combined salary of 80K with discretionary yearly bonus. Overtime or time in lieu for extra hours worked.*please note that we cannot guarantee a response to every application*